Word Formation & Derivatives
Prefixes, suffixes, compounds, inflections, and derived word families.
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good-looking
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/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
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make-up
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/ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
Coloured substances put on the face to improve or change how you look.
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hip hop
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/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
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well-known
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/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
Known by many people; famous.
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right-hand
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/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
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ping-pong
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/ˈpɪŋˌpɑːŋ/
informal or trademark name for table tennis, a game in which players hit a light ball across a table divided by a net
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thank-you
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/ˈθæŋkˌjuː/
an expression, message, gift, or other acknowledgment of gratitude
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left-hand
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/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
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half-price
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Costing half of the usual price.
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washing-up
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/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.
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alarm clock
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all right
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board game
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bus station
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bus stop
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capital letter
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car park
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classical music
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department store
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digital camera
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driver's license
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fast food
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first name
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grocery store
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high school
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ID card
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main course
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mineral water
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MP3 player
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next to
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no one
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olive oil
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out of
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petrol station
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police officer
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police station
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post office
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shop assistant
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sitting room
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soft drink
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sports center
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swimming costume
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table tennis
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text message
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tour guide
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traffic light
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video game
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washing machine
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web page
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half-past
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/ˌhæfˈpæst/
thirty minutes after a stated hour
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